Waterfalls in the Southern Appalachians are rarely grand and tall. They are mostly stair-stepped and draped rhododendron. But they have a human scale and plant diversity around them that makes them so lovely. This one is a bit off-trail, but lovely to visit.
Lake Delanor is a man-made lake at the center of Roosevelt State Park’s cabin & campground area. It connects to the Pine Mountain Trail system and the picnic area. It’s lovely, peaceful, and a perfect setting for cabins & camping.
I stumbled on the loveliest pond during a day hike in the Chattahoochee National Recreation Area. I was hiking through…
I love seeing direct evidence of wildlife in the forest. This area had lots of evidence of beavers just working hard on their dams.
I never notice Redbuds until the Spring, when they really show out.
I absolutely love the Appalachians mountains. They are not soaring, rocky, or iconic. But they are ancient, diverse, and complex. They see a lot of humid air coming off the Gulf of Mexico – but also from their own green, humid forests. This view is from an overlook off the Cohutta mountains with clouds drifting up over the ridges.
The Eastside phase of the Atlanta BeltLine was the first major section paved and open for business. The New York…
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